The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 22,200
BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 116i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.61 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft